Thoughts on XF 90mm f2 for concert shooting

Photography201 wrote:

TheArtVandelay wrote:

Photography201 wrote:

Buy the 50-140 you are going to want image stabilization no question and I will not even say IMO.

Yes the 90 mm is a amazing tact sharp lens but with no OIS and it being a telephoto lens I know first hand you need a mono pod or something to give that little extra help because the lens is one of the larger lenses and can throw off the balance of the camera to lens

I will also suggest a handgrip or battery grip with the 90 mm and especially with the the 16-55 and most certainly with the the 59-140

I know the 50-140 is the best lens for the job. BTW you want to be able to recompose fast for what you are doing. I'd also get a second camera body if you can.

I do have the battery grip on the x-t1 and it doesn't feel too bad. i'm coming from a d700 so the weight of the fuji still feels slightly lighter. like i mentioned in another reply I may need to rent the 90mm and give it a shot. I rented the 50-140 and I thought it was great, just not sure I want to plunk down another 600 - $700, when I'm not going to be shooting as many shows.

Also I used to have a second body, I found for my style of shooting, I prefer having 1 body and usually i'll do research on shows and venues to see what lens i should start with and go from there.

Here's a link to my site of photos to give you an idea of lighting / environment, and shooting style. http://www.mrdavidthai.com/

I understand

One photographer I do like and videos I like about how to shoot concert photography specifically is fro knows photo at least as a place to start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlzSX4vHxzQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyfhLLHEQxk

not sure why you're sending these links to me. I've been shooting from the pit for the past 6 - 7 years, so i'm aware of all the things. I'm more looking to save money on gear setup and skip out on the 50-140 and roll with a 90 instead for my closeups and 16 -55 for everything else.